Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Troubled Teen Industry
Lon of Strugglingteens.com is in it for the money
Lee Ann:
1. Because of my longevity in the "industry" I have had the opportunity to see, hear, experince and relate to parents. I have seen unjust things go on such as parents lied to, kids punished for the smallest infraction and programs NOT follow through with what they promise. I know the truth of what goes on "behind closed doors" within these programs.
2. I am not qualified to diagnose. I can tell the parents the difference between a quack and a good therapist/psychiatrist through personal knowledge ( mostly working directly with these folks in a program seting) Some of these professionals are great ~ others jerks.
3. I am very open to interviewing the teen. I would prefer that the teen knows what is going on versus being dragged out of their bed in the middle of the night.
4. Yes. I have rejected families. I feel that an out-of-home placemnt is the LAST resort. So many options to begin with. Clergy, state human services, private therapy, school counselors etc. One of the first things I ask a family is if they have exhausted all other forms of intervention.
5. I feel it is VERY important for the ENTIRE family to be getting treatment at the same time. What good does it do a teen to learn skills that will help them in their lives, then just return to the same nightmare. What a waste of time and money on the parents part and how frustrating for the teen.
6. Yes. I am FIRM that a program must be properly licensed. I know that that does not guarantee a perfect program, but they have at least met the minimum requirements to have a facility open. I have stated before that there are several "licensed" programs I WILL NOT refer to.
7. My state does not require licensing for out of state placement.
8. I require an ICPC to be submitted to the sending AND recieving state. This means both an ICPC A on entering the state and an ICPC B when the program is completed. An ICPC is the only way to make sure that the teen will recieve protection of the state child protective services.
9. I do have an $800.00 fee that barely covers the cost of all the services I provide. I DO NOT charge programs for referring to their program. This way I can be completely impartial as to the needs of the student. Not just send all teens to one program that will pay upward of $2,000 per kid as many other referral servcies require. Truth is, I personally know many folks that will ask a program up front if they will pay a fee. If they say no, they will not refer to that program even if it would benefit the student the most. That is SO wrong!
10. Usually the students that are placed within 48 - 72 hours are kids that are being dicharged from a hospital setting or a detention center. The family may not feel safe with their teen at home or they feel they are not properly trained to address their teens demanding issues. I certainly didn't mean that if a parent gets a wild hair I will be willing to help them have their child kidnapped and dragged off to a torture facility to help punish the kid.
11. Sorry to hear of the challenges you had with
an "Ed. Con." I personally know many, many ed. cons that never leave their office, never meet the family and certainly NEVER visit their client once he/she arrives at the program. Why be bothered. They are able to collect upwards of $6,000.00 per student they refer. What makes them so special? Most sit in plush offices and could care less what is REALLY happening to their client. At least I am willing to get dirty in the trenches helping parents fight, in some cases, for their kids lives.
Truth is I am on your side. Parents are going to continue looking for help for their kids. I am not afraid to tell the truth about programs for the money. Further damaging a teens life is not worth any amount of money. I am NOT in it for the profit. And yes, if I was independantly wealthy, I would be doing this for free.
I hope this has answered some of your questions. Lee Ann
Anonymous:
Lee Ann, can you tell us a few of the programs you refer teens to?
Anonymous:
Anybody notice the "non-answers" to the question about WHAT programs Lee Ann worked for over the past 10 years? Job Title and Duties?
Not a good sign.
:wave:
Deborah:
Well, here's a few I found. She worked for the infamous Skyline Journey.
May 8, 2001) Lee Ann Fielding, Admissions coordinator for Skyline Journey, Nephi, Utah, 866-822-8336, a new short-term wilderness program, announced Mark Wardle has joined them as Program Manager. He has 11 years experience in wilderness programs, most recently with SageWalk in Oregon and On Track in Texas.
(September 6, 2001) Lee Ann Fielding, Admissions Coordinator for Skyline Journey, 866.822.8336, sent this picture of " SUDS", their traveling shower.
KOLOB CANYON WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS
(May 15, 2002) Lee Ann Fielding, Admissions, Kolob Canyon, Koosharem, Utah, 435-638-7594, welcome their new teachers:
Aug 2002 Red Fern Ranch Sanpete County, Utah
Lee Ann Fielding - Admissions Director 435-638-7416
FROM LEE ANN'S WEBSITE:
Why a Utah Program?
*Utah's programs have set the standard for all other states and programs. Utah is the only state that regulates and licenses programs for teenagers.
They also have the most deaths logged. While I don't believe for a minute that licenses and regulation ensures teen's safety, especially from mind*uck, the latter statement is not true. I have documents stating the numerous times the Utah Lic Dir has "overlooked" violations.
*Utah's age of adulthood is 18
We all know that this means a parent can incarcertate their teen longer...which also means more $$ for the programs.
*The Fielding's have over 20 years combined experience working directly with troubled teens and their parents in various Utah programs.
Didn't find anything for husband Len.
*We offer solutions for:
1. Alcohol use
2. Drug use
3. Out of control or illegal behavior
4. Running away
5. Sexual promiscuity
Shouldn't this read, "we offer referrals to programs that claim to address these issues".
*The state of Utah has a very strict Code of Conduct that each program is required to follow. State officials visit each program regularly to ensure that your teen is well cared for and that state policy is being met. Teens At Risk Referral Services will not refer to a program that is not licensed and is not in good standing with the state.
Hmmmm, folks should have a read about Stettler (Lic Dir) at these links:
http://web.outsidemag.com/magazine/1095/10f_deth.html
http://www.strugglingteens.com/archives ... een01.html
http://www.sltrib.com/2002/Jul/07172002/utah/754298.htm
http://www.sltrib.com/2002/jul/07192002/utah/754809.htm
http://departments.bloomu.edu/crimjust/BOOT.html
http://courtlink.utcourts.gov/opinions/ ... r12_98.htm
http://www.sltrib.com/2002/oct/10122002/utah/utah.htm
Antigen:
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Thanks,
Ginger
Since you [US "drug tsar" McCaffrey] control a federal budget that has just been increased from $17.8 billion last year to $19.2 billion this year, is asking people like you if we should continue with our nation's current drug policy like a person asking a barber if one needs a haircut? --
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